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    Killer jellyfish in Devon

    Portugese Men o' War enter south west waters

    Last month’s spate of jellyfish sightings on the East Devon coast may have been nothing more than unsightly or unusual - but now matters may be taking a more serious turn.

     

    Whilst box jellyfish are harmless, now deadly Portugese Men o’ War have made it to the westcountry.

     

    They’ve been sighted on the North Devon coast and in Cornwall. They’re a blueish colour, look like a half-deflated balloon and are highly venomous.

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